M211-25 River Derwent – Shag Bay –  Training Exercise – Flare Deployment

Mariners are advised that a vessel will be conducting safety training drills today, 16 May 2025, in the vicinity of Lindisfarne and Shag Bay on the River Derwent.

As part of the exercise, hand-held flares will be deployed from a vessel in Shag Bay during the following windows:

  • Between 1130 and 1200 hours
  • Between 1330 and 1400 hours

This activity is part of a controlled training exercise and should not be interpreted as a signal of distress.